Alloy Wheel Refurbishment in Hastings

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Top garages for Alloy Wheel Refurbishment in Hastings (24 found)
Coastal Car Tec - Established 1936
6 Jobs Completed
St. Leonards On Sea
5.0 / 5

Probably the cheapest in town. Auto Electrical, Petrol and Diesel Specialist. All Makes. Mobile mechanic with full workshop facilities available. Family run since 1936. S

Scants Motor Services Ltd
1 Job Completed
Bexhill On Sea
5.0 / 5

Scants Mot and Motor Services Bexhill is an independently owned garage in Bexhill, East Sussex. We have been open for business for over six years and are proud of the rep

Birchwood Ford, John Macadam Way
1 Job Completed
St Leonards-on-Sea
5.0 / 5

The team to go to for service you can trust, at a price you can count on. Here at Birchwood Ford we aim to provide you with an unrivalled experience when servicing yo

Car Repairs East Sussex
2 Job Completed
St Leonards on Sea
4.0 / 5

German car spares and car repairs garage is located in East Sussex and offers car repairs services, diagnostics, mechanical job, brakes, lights. Also sells car parts for

TSW Auto Repairs LLP
3 Job Completed
Bexhill On Sea
5.0 / 5

"For all your car and motoring needs in the Bexhill, Hastings and surrounding areas then look no further. At TSW Auto Repairs we provide quality, affordable servicing and

Garage On The Green
Member since 30 August 2011
Hastings

Garage On The Green located in St Leonards, is a professional full-service facility where you will save up to 50% on main dealer prices. Clutches, Cambelts, Brakes, Servi

Sedlescombe Garage
Member since 08 February 2018
Sedlescombe

Sedlescombe Garage are an established local independent garage and are proud to be members of Autofirst Network – a nationwide network of independent garages operating to

Fulcrum Autos
Member since 09 November 2016
Hastings

Fulcrum Autos

Greasy Monkey Garage
Member since 30 August 2013
Hastings

"Have long term experience with a cars, but mostly I like work with classic cars. My experience with cars is almost 15 years."

JM mobile mechanics
Member since 14 July 2020
Bexhill on Sea

automobile mechanic

Patrick Chambers motor services
Member since 01 April 2020
bexhill on sea

All cars serviced and repaired bodywork specialist in Toyota mr2

DWAutos
Member since 31 January 2020
Staplecross

Local, reliable and honest mobile mechanic with 5 star reviews. Servicing, diagnostics, Clutches to replacing a complete engine were here for all you vehicle needs. We wo

Yeomans Hyundai
Member since 12 August 2016
Bexhill-On-Sea

When you bring your car to Yeomans for servicing, you can expect the same high standards of support as the manufacturer would deliver itself. That’s because we’re not onl

St Leonards Motors Toyota
Member since 29 June 2015
St Leonards on Sea

St Leonards Motors offers professional, competitively priced ownership services, along with exceptional customer service. Our expertly trained staff are on hand to ensure

SE Tyres Hastings
Member since 03 August 2011
Hastings

"We have 17 fast-fit auto centres located across the South East. SE Tyres Hastings offers a range of services and tyres from all the major manufacturers including Goodye

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Alloy Wheel Refurbishment in Hastings

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What is Alloy Wheel Refurbishment?

Alloy Wheel Refurbishment is a service which restores an alloy wheel to as close to its original condition as possible.


An alloy wheel refurb is the best service to get if you simply want to remove any alloy damage which has caused scraping and scratching. This is often caused by the alloy wheel scraping the curb of a pavement. Even though the damage may not be as extreme as a full crack, scrapes on your alloy wheel can lead to serious problems as corrosion can easily set in once the top layer of an alloy wheel is removed. An alloy wheel refurbishment should not take a long time to complete. However, it is entirely dependent on the extent of the damage.



Mobile Alloy Wheel Repair

We have many mobile mechanics that can perform a mobile alloy wheel repair in Hastings to save you having to take your car to a garage. Mobile alloy wheel repair offers convenience without sacrificing on the quality of work, which is why many choose it over taking their car to a garage.



Alloy Wheel Refurbishment Cost

Prices will vary depending on how many wheels need repair and the extent of the damage. Small wheel scratch repairs will cost considerably less than a severely cracked alloy wheel. Expect to receive quotes between £85-£135.

As shown at the top of this page, costs will also differ by brand of car. However, the only way to get a personalised estimate is by getting in touch with the best alloy wheel repair specialists using WhoCanFixMyCar.



Alloy Wheel Welding

A brand new alloy wheel will cost you a lot, so you are much better off getting a quote for a repair if possible. If the damage to the alloy wheel is restricted to a hairline crack, this can be resolved with a welding service which many mobile mechanics and garages offer.

The cost and time taken to undertake an alloy wheel weld will depend entirely on the extent of the damage to the car alloy wheel. However, you will have to consult the mechanic directly.



Diamond Cut Alloy Wheel Repair

Some mechanics offer a specialised service called diamond cut alloy wheel refurbishment which is the most accurate method of refurbishment.

However, mobile mechanics cannot offer this service as the use of lathe is required which is a large machine that weighs about a ton!

The process is essentially removing a thin layer of alloy from the wheel. This is done using lathing equipment, which isn’t possible to move around with ease – hence why mobile mechanics not offering this service.

As you can imagine this process can only be carried out a handful of times, as removing too much alloy will result in the structure of the wheel itself becoming unstable. This is why a powder coating is the much more popular method used by both garages and mobile mechanics.



Alloy Wheel Powder Coating

Powder coating is a service which is used to change the colour of the alloy wheel, or refurbish a wheel using colour matching.

The alloy wheel powder coating process includes the following steps:

·        The wheel is blasted by hand or is given a chemical strip to remove the top layer of lacquer and paint.

·        The wheels are then dressed and filed in order to deal with potential damage to the edges of the wheel rim.

·        The wheel is then gently heated to remove air from the alloy before the first layer of powder coat finish is applied.

·        The wet-in-wet procedure can then be applied before further thermal treatment.



Cracked Wheel or Bent Rims

If the air is going down quicker than you think it should on your tyre, this can be a sign that you have a crack on your alloy wheel.

If your alloy wheel has a crack, you need to get the problem seen to immediately. A crack in your alloy will certainly affect the structural integrity of the whole wheel and put you and your passengers in danger.

Alloy wheels can sustain cracks with ease and are especially at risk when a car is driven over potholes and speed bumps.

As the overall rolling height (wheel + tyre) remains the same on all cars, larger alloys requiring tyres with lower-profile sidewalls are more susceptible to crack damage. This is because a tyre sidewall flexes to absorb bumps and impacts, so a tyre with less sidewall (low profile tyre) has less ability to flex and absorb impact on our roads.

The good news is that you don’t have to replace an alloy wheel if a crack does appear.

An alloy wheel crack can be repaired by initially grinding the crack from both sides before the weld takes place, so that there is no contamination.

The weld of the alloy wheel is carried out and then a refurbishment of the alloy follows to restore the cosmetic integrity and structural integrity.

However, if an alloy wheel has more than three cracks, it is likely that you will need to buy a new alloy wheel.

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